While the state has a bountiful coastline, it doesn't have easy access to kelp seed. But scientists are trying to incubate varieties that can be domestically farmed — good news for business owners.

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]]>Elizabeth JenkinsWatch Your Back, Kale. Kelp Is Gunning For The Veggie Du Jour TitleWith a little help, scientists say that seaweed growing along the Maine and New Hampshire coasts could become the "kale of the sea." The first step is teaching chefs and consumers how to enjoy it.Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:22:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/03/19/394060671/watch-your-back-kale-kelp-is-gunning-for-the-veggie-du-jour-title?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=seaweedfarming
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With a little help, scientists say that seaweed growing along the Maine and New Hampshire coasts could become the "kale of the sea." The first step is teaching chefs and consumers how to enjoy it.

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]]>Andrea SheaKelp For Farmers: Seaweed Becomes A New Crop In AmericaSeaweed farms off the coast of Connecticut may provide financial relief for farmers and environmental benefits for the ocean, not to mention tasty inspiration for chefs. The plant is used in many products from biofuels to cosmetics. But the big question is: Will Americans eat the stuff?Fri, 12 Oct 2012 03:23:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/10/12/162728509/kelp-for-farmers-seaweed-becomes-a-new-crop-in-america?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=seaweedfarming
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Seaweed farms off the coast of Connecticut may provide financial relief for farmers and environmental benefits for the ocean, not to mention tasty inspiration for chefs. The plant is used in many products from biofuels to cosmetics. But the big question is: Will Americans eat the stuff?